Aug
17
2008
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The effects of climate change on the permafrost in Greenland mean that many historical sites will be lost
Archaeologists from the National Museum in Greenland have warned that the permafrost currently protecting many historical sites, will begin to thaw, leaving the sites open to the elements. |
They fear that climate change will speed up the thawing process and many historical sites, such as Viking settlements and Inuit kitchen middens in western Greenland, will be destroyed. Continue Reading »
Jul
22
2008
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A complete interactive listing of all the museums, galleries and multimedia exhibitions in South Iceland has been launched on the new travel website, South.is.The huge area of South Iceland, with its few inhabitants and many sheep, does not immediately seem like prime museum territory – but the website South.is begs to differ. Listings on the site exist for dozens of museums and galleries, and over 40 churches of interest. |
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Jul
02
2008
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A replica Viking longship has set off on a 2200km return journey from Dublin to Denmark.The Sea Stallion of Glendalough began the six week trip from the mouth of the River Liffey after almost a year on display in Collins Barracks museum.
More than 1,000 people turned out to wish the vessel and its 65 crew a safe journey. |
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Jun
27
2008
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The first part of the Midsummer Special is available for download and is on the feed. We celebrate the Midsummer Festival with a massive offering of goodies. So we’ve divided the episode into two parts. The first part contains a reading from The Religion of the Ancient Celts, another from a modern book called Fairy Healing, some music, and a story by Willie Meikle called The First Silkie.
Part 2 of the Midsummer Special will be available in the middle of next week. |
The Episode is available for subscribers on the feed, or you can download it or listen to it from our Episodes page. You can find the Shownotes for this episode in the Shownotes section.
Jun
18
2008
Pic: Farm
One of Iceland’s oldest Viking ruins sits just
behind this farm house near Lake Myvatn. |
I found this article about the worrying climate change effects on Iceland’s landscape. It not only tells us much about our Viking cousins and their early relationship with the Celts but also highlights the environmental impact of Sheep farming in Iceland.
It’s easy to see how Iceland’s history could be shaped by its climate, once you experience its fickle weather.
On this September afternoon, Unnsteinn Ingason steps out of the inn he runs in northern Iceland and looks up to see whether it’s sunny or snowing. In this land of frequent rainbows, it could be both. |
As he crosses the family farm’s rolling, grassy hills in a four-wheel-drive SUV, he’s not just watching the road. He’s also scanning the landscape for clues about Iceland’s deep history — its Viking history. Continue Reading »
May
12
2008
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One of the Vikings’ most important trading centres has been discovered in Ireland.
The settlement at Woodstown in County Waterford is estimated to be about 1,200 years old.
It was discovered during archaeological excavations for a road by-pass for Waterford city, which was founded by the Vikings. |
The news was announced by the BBC, and they say:
Almost 6,000 artefacts and a Viking chieftain’s grave have been discovered at the site, which was established by the year 860. The grave contains a sword, shield and silver mark.
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